Announcing: THE ESCAPE GAME

SO thrilled to announce my collaboration with my long-time friend and critique partner, Marissa Meyer!

More information about how it came to be, and what it’s about, can be found in our Publisher’s Weekly article.

More soon!

Blood & Stone is out!!!

I’m so excited that my witchy detective story is out in the world! Read below for a synopsis, a link to the first chapter, and a link to buy!

Synopsis:

Tomi Cardozo, the top Justice Official in the thriving metropolis of Radaza, has been called to investigate a gruesome murder of a professor who has been mutilated in his own apartment.

She discovers both the professor and his killer were witches, and therefore illegal residents of the city.

As Tomi is on probation for alleged witch sympathies, she is determined to prove her loyalty to the Justice Department by catching the professor’s killer within the four-day grace period given by the court.

But, as she untangles the knots of the case, Tomi discovers odd similarities between the professor’s death and the unsolved murder of her parents 23 years before.

She soon learns that she is tied to the world of the witches, and that no one in her life, living or dead, is who they appear.

Tomi must decide whether upholding the law is worth exposing the people she loves, while racing to catch a killer who has the one thing she lacks – magic.

Buy Blood & Stone in paperback or ebook at Clan Destine Press.

Read the first chapter of BLOOD & STONE!

Blood & Stone coming soon

My latest novel under the name Tamara M Bailey is almost here!

It’s a procedural murder mystery, but set in a fantasy world. More info to come soon…

The Other Olivia Book Launch

The book launch for The Other Olivia was an absolute dream. I had it at Rabble Books and Games, which is the most welcoming space in Perth, and was surrounded by my favourite people. The book isn’t available in most book stores, so it was a privilege to be able to hand sell physical copies - and sign them!

Cover reveal!

Am thrilled to reveal the cover of my debut adult novel The Other Olivia, a techno-thriller that’s a cross between Orphan Black and The Matrix. Isn’t it beautiful? Special thanks to Willsin Rowe for that incredible design!

Dark Cheer: Cryptids Emerging

I’m thrilled to announce my short story is in the gorgeous anthology Dark Cheer: Cryptids Emerging (Volume Blue)! You can buy a copy of this in hardback, paperback or e-book format either from the Australian site Clan Destine Press or the US (and worldwide) site Improbable Press.

DARK CHEER: CRYPTIDS EMERGING

Here are stories for lovers of chupacabras and hulders, griffins and gargoyles.

Here be darkly cheery tales of ancient creatures beneath still waters, in the attic, or the shadows right by the bed.

Herein an autistic hiker meets a cryptid who wants her camera; a Japanese tanuki seeks his fox daughter; and two women fall in love, never mind one's a swamp monster.

Here be stories of changelings, nix, and demons adopted, of hungry kraken and cryptids we'd see if only, if only we looked into treetops, behind doors, or in our own back gardens.

Here there be monsters.

Thank all the gods.

More from Tamara M Bailey....

Not only do I have a thriller coming out with Improbable Press, but I’ve got a fantasy crime novel coming out with Clan Destine Press next year too! It’s going to be a busy year for my adult novels. I’ll include extra details soon.

Better yet, there’s still more news to come…

Tamara M. Bailey

I’m SO excited to announce that I’ve sold my adult thriller THE OTHER OLIVIA (Orphan Black x The Matrix) to the wonderful Improbable Press!

As this isn’t a children’s book, I’m writing under the pen name Tamara M. Bailey. You can find a dedicated page on my website, along with links to social media.

Can’t wait to share more!

Winner Winner!

Before lockdown, I was thrilled to receive the Hoffman Award for Lintang and the Pirate Queen. I saw the WA Young Readers’ Book Award stamp on so many books while I was growing up - it’s amazing that I have one for myself!

US Publication Day!

LINTANG AND THE PIRATE QUEEN is now officially available in the US! Happy birthday, little book!

ROLA

I had a wonderful time at the Reading Out Loud Awards this year. Students from three schools read passages from various books, and I was one of three judges who got to see these incredible speakers perform.

Congratulations to everyone for your stunning performances!

(Images courtesy of the City of Belmont)

Lintang series

I’ve gotten quite a few emails recently from people asking if there will be more books in the Lintang series.

First of all, thank you so much to the readers who either bought or borrowed all three of the Lintang books, then loved them enough to contact me! I sincerely appreciate your emails and enthusiasm.

At this point, I’m afraid there are no plans for more books in the Lintang series. Sorry to deliver such sad news.

But… never say never…

Book tour in the US!

I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be joining Marissa Meyer on her Renegades tour for the last few stops in the US and Canada. Lintang and the Pirate Queen will be released in the US at that time, and we’ll talk about how we met, as well as what it’s like to be crit partners.

US Cover for Lintang and the Pirate Queen!

So excited to reveal the US cover for Lintang and the Pirate Queen! Buy a copy Nov 5th, 2019.

Lintang and the Brightest Star Book Launch!

Three book launches in a year - kind of dizzying!

This time, Rabble Books & Games has kindly offered to host my book launch. Come along for delicious cake, and I'll sign your book!

Details on the Rabble Books & Games Facebook page.

Cover Reveal!

I've been waiting so long to show you the incredible cover of Lintang and the Brightest Star (out July 30th), and at last, here it is!

Please bask in the glory that is Lintang of Desa all grown up:

New Title and Blurb!

The third book in the Lintang series has an official title and blurb!

From the Penguin website, read the blurb for Lintang and the Brightest Star below:

A prophecy has been spoken. A monster has awoken.

As the conquering hold of the United Regions continues to spread, time is running out for Lintang, Captain Shafira and the crew of the Winda to find allies in their quest for peace.

But when they arrive in the war-torn country of Kaneko Brown, the rebels who were supposed to help turn them away. The rebels are scared – the Vierzans have summoned a category ten mythie that devours the star of anyone who dares stand against them. Worse, the mythie has been prophesied to mean the end of Captain Shafira.

Lintang must find a way to stop the most dangerous mythie in the guidebook … or she’ll lose her beloved captain forever.

Lintang has been chosen AGAIN

That's right! Lintang is a Children's Book Council of Australia Notable! This is INCREDIBLE!

See the page here.

Lintang has been shortlisted!

I'm thrilled to announce that Lintang and the Pirate Queen has been shortlisted for the 2018 Readings Children's Book Prize! Lintang is among five other wonderful Australian books on the list. I feel so honoured!

Check it out here!

Where You Can Find Me At PWF

Perth Writers Week Family Day is next Sunday, and I'll be at the University of Western Australia all day. Here's where you'll find me:

10am-10.45am - Lintang and the Forbidden Island storytelling session with Glenn Swift (Uni Club - Seminar Room 3)

10.46am - Signing books (Signing Marquee)

11.30am-12pm - Lintang and the Pirate Queen Storyland session (Uni Club - Upper Colonnade)

2pm-2.45pm - Curated by Kids (Courtyard)

Hope to see you there!